The slower pace of summer is great for wandering through antiques and flea markets ... the Utica Antiques Market has been around since 1986. The event makes for a pleasant weekend stroll.

If you're even a little bit familiar with Michigan ... overcrowded booths of a flea market (although there are some of those too); the antique malls along the shores of this Thumb offer everything ...

Valentine's Day shoppers can find antique jewelry, sustainable chocolate and unique gifts in the Ann Arbor area.